
Save the date for the Ambler Area Running Club’s 13th Annual Phils Tavern 5K Race on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. The race starts and ends at the Shady Grove Elementary School, Blue Bell. Registration begins at 5:30 pm and the race starts at 7:00 pm. There is also a One Mile Fun Run/Walk beginning at 6:30 pm.
Runners of all levels are welcome to participate in this rain or shine event. There is a discount cost of $25 if registered by July 11, $35 after July 11 until race day. Students over 18 with a valid ID can register for $20. The fee for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is only $10. Men’s and women’s tailored t-shirts with race logo guaranteed to all 5K runners registered by June 27.
Registration and additional information can be found at the Ambler Area Running Club (AARC) website at: www.aarclub.com
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The proceeds from the race benefit the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, the non-profit conservation organization preserving open space and protecting the health of the Wissahickon Creek.
Since 1957, WVWA has made a critical difference protecting the local environment in the 64 square miles of the Wissahickon Creek’s watershed, working with individuals, local municipalities, Montgomery County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania WVWA protects over 1,200 acres of natural open space in Montgomery County.